The South Dakota Senate Republican Caucus posted a video update to recap the work they’ve been doing in Pierre. South Dakota Senator Bruce Rampelberg states the difference between Washington and the Rushmore State. One has a Balanced Budget Amendment and the other does not. Click to watch the video
Category Archive: legislature
Mar 09
Senate Blocks Bid To Speed Keystone Approval
Once again the Democrat led Senate has said no to energy independence and job creation. The good news is that it is an election year and people are paying attention, which may be why 11 Democrats broke rank despite the lobbying efforts of the President.From Fox News Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said after …
Dec 18
Thune: Obama’s Delay on Keystone ‘Ironic’
What does the Keystone XL pipeline mean? 20,000 real ready to go “shovel ready” jobs, increased tax revenue and increased energy independence. So why wont Obama make a decision?
Dec 14
House Passes The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
The House Republicans recently passed a bill that would help middle class Americans with tax relief and create jobs, some of which would be in South Dakota. The bill, which addresses some of President Obama’s top legislative priorities, also includes a measure that would aprove the Keystone XL Pipeline. Now it is up to the …
Oct 25
Democrat Gerrymandering Claims Do Not Pass Smell Test
From Chet Brokaw earlier this week: “Minority Democrats argue that the plan recommended by a Republican-dominated committee appears politically motivated because it would throw five incumbent Democrats into one northeastern South Dakota district that could only elect three lawmakers.” Read more After the last vote has been taken by the Senate the legislature passed the …


